It has not been an easy start to the year for McLaren, which has been unable to maintain its front-running position from last season.
Oscar Piastri acknowledged that McLaren is currently lacking track time at the beginning of the new season, which could pose a disadvantage as they aim to make progress during the April break.
Due to the cancellation of two races in the Middle East, F1 is currently on a five-week break, allowing teams the opportunity to intensify their activities at the factories in preparation for returning stronger in Miami.
Despite starting the year as champions, McLaren faced difficulties initially, with Piastri crashing in Australia before both he and teammate Lando Norris experienced pre-race issues in China.
In Japan, both cars completed the race, with Piastri achieving a second-place finish and showcasing his skills.
Although McLaren is behind in terms of mileage compared to competitors, they are analyzing data from the early races to determine areas for improvement.
Piastri remains optimistic about McLaren’s prospects for enhancement, emphasizing their clear understanding of where adjustments need to be made and expressing confidence in their ability to emerge faster after the break.
